מִכְמָן (mikh.man)
mikh.man
hidden
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun mikhman appears only once in the entire Bible, found in Daniel 11:43. It refers to "hidden stores" or "hidden treasure," describing the secret hoards that a ruler clings to during times of political collapse. In this specific context, the term highlights the desperate attempt to preserve wealth and power when external threats are closing in.
Its meaning is straightforward but potent: it denotes resources kept out of sight for safety or future use. The word underscores the fragility of human security, showing that even accumulated riches cannot protect a leader from impending judgment. The text uses this single image to illustrate the futility of relying on material hoards against divine sovereignty.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mikhman appears just once in Scripture, tucked inside Daniel 11:43. It describes hidden stores or secret hoards that a ruler clings to when political storms rage. This single image reminds us that even the most carefully guarded wealth cannot shield us from the realities of life or divine sovereignty.
When we feel anxious about the future, our instinct is often to secure what we can—saving money, building safety nets, or hiding our vulnerabilities. Yet this verse invites a different perspective. True security does not come from what we keep hidden away, but from trusting in God’s provision and protection. Even when circumstances seem unstable, His faithfulness remains steady.
This passage encourages us to examine where we place our trust. Are we relying on our own resources, or resting in the One who holds all things? There is peace in letting go of the need to control every outcome and instead leaning on God’s wisdom and care for each day.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- over/ [the] treasures of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּ/מִכְמַנֵּי֙1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 11:43
But he will have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt. The Libyans and the Ethiopians will follow his steps.
This verse uses mikhman to describe secret hoards of gold and silver, illustrating how even accumulated wealth fails to protect against divine judgment.